Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Gabi sits in the town square on a work call. She hangs up when she gets another call from Philip, asking when he can see her again. Gabi says it’s only been five minutes and thought he was swamped at work. They agree to meet later for dinner as they hang up.
Cat goes to see Rafe, who says he doesn’t have good news. Rafe reveals that Dimitri jumped bail and fled the country, adding that it looks like it wasn’t a solo act and that he had a helping hand from Leo Stark.
Jada goes to the DiMera Mansion and tells EJ that she came to ask him if he’s heard from Dimitri. EJ says no and questions why she would assume he has. EJ says Dimitri might be family but they aren’t exactly chummy and since it’s been confirmed that he conspired with Vivian in the kidnapping plot, he’s no longer welcome and he plans to kick him out. Jada responds that it won’t be necessary since Dimitri fled Salem with the help of someone EJ might know.
Leo and Dimitri arrive at a hotel room in Alamainia. Dimitri tells Leo that he can take the bed while he takes the floor which Leo calls nice of him. Dimitri bets that Leo thought he’d try to talk him in to sharing the bed with him. Dimitri acknowledges that Leo has been very good to him and he knows how much he’s risking to help him, so he will respect his boundaries. Leo says he appreciates that and will hold him to it. Dimitri asks to borrow a pillow which Leo allows.
Vivian’s servant Ivan is on the phone with her, assuring that he will take care of everything.
EJ assumes Jada is talking about Leo which she confirms. Jada explains that Dimitri barged in the hospital with Leo, claiming a sprained ankle and needing an x-ray while Leo pulled the fire alarm, mayhem ensued and they escaped. EJ asks if they know what transport they used. Jada informs him that they took the Von Leuschner jet from a private airfield. EJ asks what the flight plan revealed. Jada reveals they landed in Alamainia.
Dimitri asks Leo about the book he’s reading. Leo says it’s called “Letting Go”. Leo then complains about Dimitri wearing Javi’s work shirt as part of his disguise to escape the hospital, so Dimitri agrees to remove it, leaving him shirtless in front of Leo.
Rafe tells Cat that they know Leo pulled the fire alarm and that the surveillance footage showed Dimitri in an EMT uniform, so he believes Leo used his relationship with Javi to help Dimitri. Cat mentions working with Dimitri when he was at the ISA and something about him rubbed her the wrong way, then when she found out he was a double agent, it all made sense. Cat mentions that Dimitri hasn’t seen her since being back in Salem and that she’s made sure to avoid him. Cat adds that her own siblings didn’t recognize her after her plastic surgery, so she questions why Dimitri would.
EJ questions why Jada is here if they suspect Dimitri to be in Alamainia. Jada presents a warrant to search Dimitri’s room and says that forensics will be there soon. EJ says he has no objection. Jada then shows him the composite sketch from the artist that Liam helped with and asks if EJ recognizes him. EJ says he doesn’t and asks if he should. Jada explains that they believe he may have been an accessory in EJ’s kidnapping. EJ says he hopes she finds whoever it is.
In Alamainia, the man from the sketch goes to Ivan and says he needs a favor, so he asks Ivan to cover his absence with Vivian because he has some business to take care of in Salem. Ivan is sure Vivian will be happy to allow him access to the private jet, especially since he will be using it to eliminate anyone who could connect her to being Peter Blake’s accomplice.
Jada runs in to Gabi in the town square, so Gabi invites her to join her table which Jada accepts. Jada asks how Valentine’s Day in Miami was with Philip. Gabi calls it a very romantic Valentine’s and says they had a wonderful time. Gabi adds that Philip has really been there for her, noting that the trip could’ve been a disaster but Philip has been amazing and supportive. Jada asks what he’s been supportive about.
Cat asks if Rafe is going to fly back to Alamainia to track down Dimitri and Leo. Rafe says it’s one thing at a time and that Andrew and Paul are on their way there now. Rafe adds that they have plenty to deal with here and asks Cat about her dinner with EJ last night. Cat says it was fine but she didn’t get any closer to getting a glimpse of the secret room, so they are no closer to finding out who was staying in there. Rafe says he knows they thought who it was would be tied to the DiMera kidnappings but now that seems unlikely. Rafe is pretty sure whoever it was is somehow tied to something corrupt going on. Rafe asks if there’s any information on EJ’s secret lab. Cat says not exactly and brings up trying to jog EJ’s memory about their time in the Italian clinic. Cat thought that would make EJ confide in her and trust her, then says it’s working maybe a little too well.
Rita goes to see EJ at the DiMera Mansion. EJ tells her that they need to talk about their Vivian Alamain project. Rita asks if he means making sure she pays for teaming up with Peter Blake. EJ says it won’t be a walk in the park since Vivian is in Alamainia, but he won’t let that get in the way of getting justice so he plans on taking matters in to his own hands. EJ tells Rita that he needs to know how the police got the sketch so he can find out who is working with Vivian. EJ adds that he also just found out that Dimitri is in Alamainia with Leo. Rita asks why that’s a problem. EJ explains that Dimitri trying to prove his innocence could end up implicating he and Gwen, which they cannot let happen at all costs. EJ adds that there’s another reason he wants Dimitri dealt with, because if he does prove Gwen kidnapped him then her assets can’t be unfrozen and that cash flow is paramount to the entire hospital project, at least until Stefano’s will is read.
Dimitri puts a shirt on and asks Leo if they should finalize their plan of attack. Leo asks if he has something new to add. Dimitri responds that he’s been setting things up and may have come up with a list of potential places he was held. Leo asks how he could identify the house if he was never able to go outside. Dimitri says he has the run of the interior since he was bored and lonely, so he memorized every inch of the place. Dimitri adds that the only thing keeping him going was the belief that he could return to his life. Dimitri is pretty sure he can rule out most of the places he wasn’t being held and then it’s just a matter of deducing where it was. Dimitri thinks the first place they should go is Vivian’s estate because he was never there and intends to prove it. Leo asks if he’s out of his mind.
The man tells Ivan that he assured Vivian that no one could connect him to her, but unfortunately that wasn’t quite true. Ivan informs him that Dimitri just landed in Alamainia, looking to clear his name. He asks if Ivan wants him to handle that before he goes. Ivan calls that a very generous offer but says they are well equipped to take care of Dimitri, so there will be no problem at all.
Gabi tells Jada about finding out that Stefan is really dead and turning in to an emotional wreck. Gabi thought she was going to ruin the whole weekend but it turned out really great because Philip is so kind and understanding. Jada tells Gabi that’s what she deserves. Gabi says she’s not so sure about that but she feels really lucky, so she hopes it doesn’t all blow up in her face. Jada questions why she would say that.
Rafe questions Cat saying EJ remembered their connection too well. Cat explains that EJ wanted to jog his memory so he had her read to him like she did in the clinic. Rafe asks how that went. Cat says they got interrupted but she was surprised at how intent EJ was about learning about that time of his life, questioning what more he needs to know. Rafe guesses EJ wonders why they have that connection. Cat says they were both victims of Clyde, not that she wants EJ finding out how she was tied to Clyde. Rafe points out that her cover would be blown, which Cat assures she will not let happen.
Rita asks EJ if he will no longer need Gwen’s help after Stefano’s will is read. EJ confirms if it goes as he expects. Rita asks if he’s concerned it might not. EJ says he drew up Stefano’s will and knows every detail, so he’s not anticipating any surprises.
Dimitri tells Leo that he thinks visiting Vivian is a very good idea. Leo argues that she won’t tell them anything. Dimitri points out that Vivian has staff, who know he was never there and how his belongings got there. Dimitri says he has money and money talks while they are both adept at extracting information from people so there’s nothing to worry about. Dimitri feels he’s faced off with far more dangerous figures than Vivian. Dimitri reveals that he also has a gun and knows how to use it, causing Leo to worry about what he’s gotten himself in to.
Rafe asks Cat if she questioned EJ about the electricity theft. Cat says he was keeping his cards close to his vest. Cat reveals that she did get a device from the ISA to get the numbers for the code for the lab. Rafe says he’ll take it there but Cat asks to do it, pointing out that Mark said EJ is working from home today and she has a built in excuse of working for EJ while Rafe doesn’t, so Rafe reluctantly agrees to let Cat go.
Rita tells EJ that she knows the particulars of Stefano’s will. EJ assures her that she will get her due. They talk about the inheritance being split among the living heirs of Stefano which EJ happily points out takes Peter, Jake, and Stefan out of the running.
Jada asks Gabi why things would blow up with Philip. Gabi responds that given her romantic history, she’s always waiting for something to go terribly wrong. Jada says she totally gets that, but just because things have gone wrong in the past doesn’t mean it always will. Jada encourages that it’s time they start telling happier stories which Gabi agrees with. Gabi is still sad that Jada and Rafe didn’t work out. Jada says it wasn’t meant to be, but tells Gabi that she went out with Theo last night and it went good, so he wants to see her again. Jada brings up their trivia double date night which Gabi thinks they can make happen.
Dimitri and Leo go to Vivian’s estate where Ivan tells Dimitri that Vivian is expecting him, so Dimitri questions where she is. Ivan responds that he’s afraid she will not see him, so Dimitri asks why the hell not.
Gabi goes home and greets Rafe, who notes that she seems to be in high spirits. Gabi confirms that she is and says Miami was the best. Gabi shows Rafe the bracelet that Philip got her for Valentine’s Day. Rafe guesses they are getting serious. Gabi admits they are and that they just get each other so it feels easy and natural with no need to pretend or impress. Gabi feels they bring out the best in each other.
Dimitri demands an answer as to where Vivian is. Leo argues that Ivan just said she was expecting him. Dimitri tells Ivan that he was never there and he knows that, so their little game is about to come to an end.
Rita asks EJ if there’s anything else. EJ says there has been something he’s been wanting to ask her which only she and Sami would know about. EJ brings up when he was laid up in the Italian hospital years ago and when he woke up to reclaim his life, his relationship with Sami had changed. EJ says at the time, he assumed it was from the trauma from the accident but he never quite understood the change of heart. EJ is beginning to think that maybe it wasn’t about Sami, but about Cat Green.
Cat goes to EJ’s lab at the hospital and prepares to sneak in.
Rafe tells Gabi that if she’s happy, he’s happy. Rafe then gets a text with the results from the handwriting analysis from Gabi’s divorce papers, so Gabi asks what it says. Rafe reveals they are inconclusive and need more handwriting samples. Rafe assures that he will find some and says he’s sorry that this leaves Gabi in limbo. Gabi says she knows now that Stefan is gone so it shouldn’t matter to her, but it does and she needs to know whether Stefan wanted their marriage to end or not.
Ivan assures Dimitri that there is no game being played and asks to keep this civilized. Dimitri asks where Vivian is and when she’s coming back. Ivan says they can discuss it over tea, noting that it’s shipped directly from India. Ivan hands them their tea, then questions why they are hesitating. Leo accuses Ivan of poisoning the tea. Ivan asks if he thinks this is a spy movie. Dimitri tells Ivan to take a sip of his tea then. Ivan responds that he has his own cup. Dimitri decides that it was a big mistake to come here and deal with Ivan. Dimitri mocks Ivan being loyal to Vivian and says he leads a sad life. Ivan disagrees and says his life is filled with laughter and joy, adding that he and Vivian count their blessings. Dimitri remarks that he’s glad they stay in this country so he never has to see them, until he comes back to get his belongings. Dimitri shouts that this is not over by a long shot as he storms out with Leo.
Rita asks EJ what Cat Green has to do with any of this. EJ explains that it’s come to his attention that they were recovering at the same hospital in Italy at the same time which he calls a strange coincidence. EJ says neither of them have great memory from that time except for Cat reading to him at his bedside. EJ declares that what he does know is that he a strong pull towards Cat now and he wonders if something happened between them that changed his feelings towards Sami.
Cat uses her decoder on the key pad to the lab.
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